Maintenance Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Mather (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance at the journeyman level, including repair, modification, operation, and inspection of equipment across diverse systems. The role involves following detailed instructions and applying technical skills to ensure safe, reliable equipment performance.

The position requires demonstrated ability to interpret instructions, read blueprints, and work with a variety of tools with minimal supervision in a federal

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform journeyman-level maintenance.
• Ability to follow instructions and interpret specifications (blueprints included).
• Experience with equipment installation, repair, and inspection.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, repair, modification and operation of equipment.
• Inspects and certifies equipment that meets standards and specifications.
• Works at journeyman level across a range of diverse skills under limited supervision.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Technical understanding

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic independently performs maintenance used at the journeyman level of several occupations. The job performs a combination of maintenance, repair, modification, equipment operation and equipment inspection/certification involving diverse skills.

To qualify for this position,

applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

EXPERIENCE:

A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Measuring Instruments
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note:

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.